Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as 'Independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Self-Hosted and Raspberry Pi apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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Arch Linux alternatives page was last updated Apr 26, 2025
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  1. Rocky Linux icon

    Rocky Linux

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    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    167 Rocky Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rocky Desktop Environment

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Rocky Linux VS Arch Linux

     
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    Negative Apr 27, 2022
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    Rocky Linux is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Rocky Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Rocky Linux is LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
  2. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

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    Designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Fedora, Ultramarine offers the latest and greatest in open-source software, yet maintaining rock-solid stability. Making sure things don't break is our top priority.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Based on Fedora
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  KDE
    10.  Multiple languages
    11. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    12.  Unix-like

    Ultramarine Linux VS Arch Linux

     
  4. Mageia icon

    Mageia

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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

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    SparkyLinux

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    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SparkyLinux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Debian

    SparkyLinux VS Arch Linux

     
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    RebornOS

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    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    RebornOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    2.  ARM support

    RebornOS VS Arch Linux

     
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    Q4OS

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    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    173 Q4OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Q4OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Windows-like
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Q4OS VS Arch Linux

     
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    SliTaz

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    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SliTaz screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based

    SliTaz VS Arch Linux

     
    Comments about SliTaz as an Alternative to Arch Linux
    ab1
    Negative Apr 27, 2022
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    SliTaz is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    Arch Linux Icon
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    • SliTaz is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • SliTaz is LightweightArch Linux is not according to our users
  10. Bodhi Linux icon

    Bodhi Linux

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    Bodhi Linux, a lightweight distribution featuring the fast & fully customizable Moksha Desktop (https://alternativeto.net/software/moksha/about/). The 64-bit is built on top of Ubuntu (20.04). The 32-bit Non-PAE architecture has a Ubuntu 18.04 base – Bodhi Linux 6.0.

    110 Bodhi Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Bodhi Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Compatible with older computers
    2.  32-bit support
    3.  Based on Ubuntu

    Bodhi Linux VS Arch Linux

     
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